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Dodgers, you are hurting me

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It's bad enough that I got hit by a line drive on Friday and have a nasty contusion on my hand. But then I sit through 12 innings only to watch Tomko lose the game. Tomko who is 1-6. Tomko who can turn a 6 run lead into a save opportunity (see Thursday's game). Last night hurt. It really did.

Since I can only type with one hand I'll just give you the photos.

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I am thinking blue. I really am. I've been to 4 Dodger games in 4 days. And they only won 1 of them. And I broke a toe and got a contusion as a result. Dodgers, WHY CAN'T YOU WIN?

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Peavy vs. Penny. Matchup of the year. Proved to be a pitcher's dual... 1-1 into the 12th inning.

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Nomar hit his second home run of the year, which was great to see.

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Juan Pierre was playing some good defense.

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Saito was hit with a broken bat... but he's okay.

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The crowd had a great energy well into the 12th inning...

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These jackasses started the BEAT LA chant and were waving their Padres jerseys. Security came to shut them up before a fight broke out.

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All photos by Malingering, who had to balance the camera on her knees to try to get these shots thanks to the hand so that's why they're not that great.

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